Career Advice from LearningAndLife.com: Capitalize on Current Hiring BoomJWT Employment Communications, one of the world’s largest recruitment marketing and internal communications companies, has released the Health Care HR Best Practice Brief: Exit Interview Surveys(EIS), detailing the strategy and benefit behind exit interview surveys in the health care field, written by Senior Partner Beth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, FACHE.
SnagAJob.com reaches major milestoneHourly job seeker registrations top 7 million
FedEx and OCI to Present Absense Management Case Study at National Disability ConferenceFedEx and long-time data integration partner OCI will co-present a detailed look at FedEx's absence management program at the 12th Annual International Conference on Absence and Disability. The session is aimed at helping large employers control the growing cost of employee absence.
Coventry Health Care and the National Council on Aging form Partnership to Help Seniors Coventry Health Care, Inc. (NYSE:CVH), a diversified national managed healthcare company, and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) today announced a partnership to help Coventry’s members find and apply for publicly available benefits programs for which they may be eligible.
Trapped by a Skunk! Ceridian LifeWorks Reveals Employees’ Most Unusual Excuses for Missing WorkWhen it comes to workers’ unusual excuses for missing work, do you think you’ve heard them all? Think again.
BERNARD HODES GROUP’S AWARD-WINNING HEALTH CARE DIVISION WELCOMES PAT D’AURIZIO TO ITS TEAMBernard Hodes Group, a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, has announced the addition of Patricia (Pat) D’Aurizio, RN, MPA, CHCR, C.N.A to its award-winning Health Care Division team. D’Aurizio will be based out of New Jersey, and will be responsible for Hodes healthcare clients based in the Northeast region.
New Employer Survey of Health, Wellness, and Productivity to be Released at AHIP’s Institute 2007ERIC, NAM, and IncentOne Survey Examines Incentives and ROI of Employee Programs; survey indicates approximately 75 percent of major employers use health or disease management programs, and approximately half use incentives to encourage their employees to participate.
Another Client Selects JackRabbit Reporting From MphasiS Healthcare SolutionsUltraBenefits, Inc. is latest to switch to innovative benefits-reporting program
Use of Incentives; Return on Investment Still an Important but Unanswered QuestionReport released today by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) and IncentOne shows use of incentives for health and disease management programs growing more sophisticated. How to apply incentives, which incentives to use and when incentives are most effective are all important considerations when designing a health management and disease management program.
Harris, Rothenberg International, LLC, Announces A New Health and Wellness ProgramHarris, Rothenberg International (HRI), LLC, a global performance management company, announced today the implementation of a new health and wellness program, Healthy Changes. Healthy Changes targets the behaviors that lead to unhealthy lifestyles and helps employees to change them in order to lead healthier lives.
ShirleyBOARD.com's Patient Journal Helps Caregivers Connect with Family The web site enables caregivers to centrally store important information, keep a log of daily activities, and network with other caregivers.
Pharmaceutical Strategies Group Welcomes New Talent In the SoutheastFormer Bank of America SVP Brian Wilson joins PSG as pharmacy benefit consultant
Centre Partners Announces Acquisition of Orion InternationalLeading Middle Market Private Equity Firm Partners with Veteran Management Team to Acquire Nation’s Largest Military Recruiting and Consulting Firm
Centre Partners Announces Acquisition of Orion InternationalLeading Middle Market Private Equity Firm Partners with Veteran Management Team to Acquire Nation’s Largest Military Recruiting and Consulting Firm
INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY AND DESTINY HEALTH ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY AND DESTINY HEALTH ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO DELIVER THE DESTINY HEALTH EMPOWERMENT PLAN(TM) FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
Workscape Promotes Bill Bergen to Senior Vice President and Chief Information OfficerWorkscape, a proven provider of outsourced benefits, compensation and performance management solutions, has promoted Bill Bergen to the position of senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO.)
URAC, announced the rollout of a new awards competition for the nation’s best programs The 2008 Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards, Conference & Exhibit Program, to be held March 25-26, 2008 in Orlando, will feature the Best Practices award winners among entries from health plans, pharmacy benefit management organizations, care/medical management companies and health information technology companies.
A Simple Software Solution Provides Relief from Computer Generated EyestrainEasy-to-use application soothes eyestrain caused by working online for extended periods.
New Survey Links Mental Health Issues in the Workplace to Higher Indirect Company CostsNew survey finds mental health issues in the workplace becoming one of the most expensive indirect costs for employers and highlights a growing need for "Employee Assistance Programs".
Einstein HR Announces Its Grand Opening in Atlanta & Partnership with NetPEOEinstein HR, a full-service human resources outsourcing firm, announces its grand opening in Atlanta & partnership with NetPEO.
Cost of Co-Pays for Non-Formulary Drugs Continues to Increase in OhioIn past months, large retailers have made news with plans to reduce the cost of some generic prescriptions.
Health Fitness Corporation emphasizes science behind health and fitness management with new RDO div.HealthFitness (OTC BB: HFIT) is putting more than a few exceptional heads together to advance the science behind fitness and health management.
Section 125 Plan Employer Guide - Free ReportMany employers mistakenly believe that Section 125 Plans are too complicated and expensive to set up and they miss out on hundreds or thousands of dollars in tax savings. A new Free Report entitled "Section 125 Plan Employer Guide" from Core Documents at www.CoreDocuments.com dispels this myth.
The 2008 Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards, Conference March 25-26, 2008RAC, the independent, nonprofit leader in promoting health care quality through accreditation and certification programs, announced the rollout of a new awards competition for the nation’s best programs that promote consumer empowerment and protection.
Health Fitness Corporation Emphasizes Science Behind Health and Fitness Management with New RDO Div.HealthFitness (OTC BB: HFIT) is putting more than a few exceptional heads together to advance the science behind fitness and health management.
Iowa and Nebraska Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Seventy-two percent of companies in Iowa and Nebraska had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Iowa/Nebraska annual survey of 221 employers.
U.S. Employees Pack Their Bags for a Summer VacationAs the weather heats up, many employees are packing their bags for a summer vacation.
New Consulting Service Launched at 59th Annual SHRM Conference to Help Human Resource ManagersNew Consulting Service Launched at 59th Annual SHRM Conference to Help Human Resource Managers and Benefit Consulting Firms Address Long Term Healthcare Planning in the Workforce
C&B Consulting Introduces LifeGuide, a Comprehensive Work/Life ResourceWeb-based tool designed to improve productivity.
MyHealthCoach.com Helps Employees Keep Fitness CommitmentsMyHealthCoach.com is a valuable employee benefit to help workers balance work and family issues.
ACS/Buck to Provide Lafarge Canada With Pension Plan Administration ServicesACS/Buck, one of Canada’s leading human resource and benefits consulting firms, today announced that it has been retained by Lafarge to continue providing administration services for Lafarge’s Canadian defined benefit pension plans. ACS/Buck has provided services to Lafarge since 1997.
CALLS TO EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ON THE RISE Bensinger, DuPont & Associates (BDA), a national Employee Assistance Program and helpline organization, has seen a 74% increase in the number of calls to its EAP services in the first six months of 2007 versus the same time period in 2006.
Shooting Star Casino Achieves 250 Percent ROI with Kronos® for GamingNucleus Research finds that increased productivity, improved employee morale, and enhanced management of FMLA-related cases contribute to ROI
BenefitsEssentials.com Wins 2007 APEX AwardBenefitsEssentials.com, a comprehensive web-based library covering Human Resources, Employee Benefits, and related subjects has been awarded the 2007 APEX Award for Publication Excellence.
Zywave Unveils Latest Version of Powerful Claims Analysis Tool for Benefits BrokersFor a broker, the gap in the supply of reliable, easily understood healthcare cost and utilization reporting presents a tremendous service opportunity. Claims analysis tools like Decision Master Warehouse helps brokers determine options that reduce costs but still benefit the employees, increasing the value of their services to their clients and differentiating themselves from the competition.
Human Resources Technology Company Announces New Sales DirectorBrian Stenklyft to work with brokers, carriers, human resources managers
in San Francisco, Sacramento and Northernmost California to help companies
automate benefits management with BeneTrac
Decision Times Features Military Job Fair Success Tips from CivilianJobs.comGeorge Bernloehr, COO of CivilianJobs.com, quoted in article about military job fairs.
Gloria Lesmeister Joins Buck Consultants as Houston Retirement Practice Leader Gloria Lesmeister has joined Buck Consultants as Principal and Houston Retirement Practice Leader.
ShirleyBOARD.com Journal Feature Helps Caregivers Connect with Family Almost everyone knows someone older who needs a helping hand. And with the U.S. population aging and experiencing increasing numbers of age-related diseases like Alzheimer's, more people are becoming unofficial caregivers to elderly friends, relatives and neighbors. Fortunately, for the scores of remote caregivers who are in this difficult situation, there is a free new service called ShirleyBOARD.com. The web site enables caregivers to centrally store important information, keep a log of daily activities, and network with other caregivers. Caregivers decide who has access to certain information.
Ten Caregiver Tips to a Safe Home Environment for Aging Loved Ones Offered by ShirleyBOARD.comCaregivers who watch out for their loved ones from a distance can actually help prevent accidents by taking a few precautionary steps when they are visiting. Here are ten simple things you can do to make your loved one's home a safer place to live, compiled from ShirleyBOARD.com, an online community for people caring for aging loved ones.
BERNARD HODES GROUP’S HEALTH CARE DIVISION STRENGTHENS WESTERN REGIONAL TEAMJudith Russell joins nationally renowned consulting team
Dubai Most Congested City in the Middle East, SurveyProfessionals working in Dubai spend 2 hours per day commuting
Workplace Options Offers 24-Hour Call Center Services to EAP and Behavioral Healthcare CustomersWork-life provider now offers intake and referral service which incorporates crisis intervention, critical incident response and triage services for behavioral healthcare providers nationwide.
Collaboration to Allow Employers to Access Consumer Incentives Management PlatformMajor Employer Coalition, Incentives and Technology Provider Announce Partnership to Encourage Healthy Employee Behavior
Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees are facing high costs for health insurance.
Corporate Counseling Associates Helps The New York Times Company “Put a Face” on their EAPPersonal care, responsiveness of counselors boost staff utilization, ensure productivity for Times Company
Aspiria Corp. Announces Acquisition of LINK Employee Assistance Professionals Inc.Expansion Increases Opportunity for Greater Market Share in Rapidly Changing Industry by Creating a More Robust, Psychological Support System for Companies and their Employees.
New survey finds that 60% of working mothers prefer part-time.Orange County, California Recruitment Company Embraces Part-Time Working Mother Business Model
Healthcare/Wellness MainACS and Buck Consultants Announce Integrated Absence Management ServicesAccording to estimates by Integrated Benefits Institute, costs for disabled employees average more than $40,000 per event for lost productivity and health care.
2007 Pay Increase Budgets Grow in Arkansas and OklahomaThe newly released Compensation Data – Arkansas/Oklahoma annual survey of 134 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.53 percent for 2007 and are projected to be 3.58 percent in 2008.
SeniorCareMarketer.com to Benefit Companies That Market to Older AmericansMarketing tool to debut in early 2008; offers senior care marketers the ability to generate publicity, website traffic, sales leads and improved search engine rankings
Poor Employee Health Costlier Than Employers ThinkLarge multi-employer study shows that the full costs of poor health dwarf those of direct medical spending alone; musculoskeletal problems, depression, fatigue and other workplace health conditions are significant contributors
Martin Schmidt has joined Buck Consultants as Director in its Chicago office. Schmidt joins Buck from MAS Advisors. His expertise includes defined contribution plan design, vendor selection and management, plan implementation and administration, M&A issues, and product development. In addition to 401(k) plans, Martin has consulted in the 403(b) and 457 plan markets.
Cost of Co-Pays for Non-Formulary Drugs Increases in MissouriIn past months, large retailers have made news with plans to reduce the cost of some generic prescriptions.
James Clark Joins Buck Consultants as Director James Clark has joined Buck Consultants as Director in its Secaucus, NJ office.
World-Renowned Cardiologist Dr. Cary L. Hirsch to Lead Clinical Trials in Cardiac Medicine Cary L. Hirsch, M.D., F.A.C.C., Co-director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the Active International Cardiovascular Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y., has been appointed to the newly-created position of Medical Director for Clinical Trials, announced Michael Schnieders, Executive Vice President and Administrator for Good Samaritan Hospital.
URAC’s first-ever Pharmacy Benefit Management Accreditation standards now available to the marketMore than 52 percent of market included in Beta test
Jackson & Coker, Awarded Certification from the Joint CommissionJackson & Coker, the Nation’s first physician recruitment company, achieved the Gold Seal of Approval™ for health care staffing services from The Joint Commission.
New Greensboro Hotel and Restaurant to Hire 250 PeopleThe soon-to-open Proximity Hotel and the adjacent restaurant, Printworks Bistro, are looking for 250 friendly, energetic folks to fill a variety of roles. Many of these openings will be filled at a Hotel and Restaurant Job Fair on Monday, August 6 from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the O.Henry Hotel in Greensboro.
Workout at Work -- Kronos Optimal Health Company Offers Exercise TipsThe Kronos Optimal Health WOW! (Work on Wellness) workplace wellness program is designed to give professionals fast, fun and easy ways to start improving their health by adding exercise to the workday.
Cammack LaRhette Consulting Survey Finds 90% of Organizations Offer Some Form of Voluntary Benefits New York, NY (July 31, 2007) Cammack LaRhette Consulting surveyed 138 organizations on voluntary employee-paid benefits. Close to 90% of employers in the survey offered some form of voluntary benefit, with life insurance being the most prevalent, offered by 75% of respondents.
70% of Americans Receive Their Prescription Medications through PBM CompaniesURAC’s first-ever Pharmacy Benefit Management Accreditation standards now available to the market. More than 52 percent of market included in Beta test.
More Ohio Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 93.9 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the newly-released results from the Compensation Data 2007 - Ohio survey of 339 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 9.2 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 15.2 percent.
The North Central Group Selects ERC's Selectech® Workforce Management Recruiting SolutionERC Dataplus, Inc. announced today that The North Central Group, headquartered near Madison, Wisconsin, has selected ERC’s Selectech Workforce Management System to support The North Central Group’s recruiting and employee selection process.
Georgia Employees Pack Their Bags for a Summer VacationAs the weather heats up, many employees are packing their bags for a summer vacation. According to the newly released Compensation Data – Georgia results, exempt employees with five to nine years of experience have 14 vacation days on average. Non-exempt employees with the same years of service have 13.7 days.
zenhire Recruiters to Service Staffing Needs of CollaborateMD UsersPartnership enables zenhire recruiters to service the healthcare industry's severe staffing shortages, and further enriches CollaborateMD's solution set.
Kopos & Baker Experiences Growth in 1st and 2nd Quarters Kopos & Baker, Inc., is experiencing exciting growth in its recruiting and contingent workforce teams. K&B is an international holding company serving the human capital management industry, with specializations in health and life sciences, defense, engineering, niche technical and international talent acquisition, and was recently named the number one executive recruitment firm in the Philadelphia region.
SURVEY FINDS MORE WOMEN CALL EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS…. But Men Call More on a Number of Surprising Issues
Kentucky and Tennessee Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Sixty-five percent of companies in Kentucky and Tennessee had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007
Arkansas and Oklahoma Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Fifty-nine percent of companies in Arkansas and Oklahoma had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007
Health Fitness Corporation adds new clients American Electric Power among new contracts
Robert Alps has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in its Chicago office. Alps joins Buck from Towers Perrin, where he served as Consultant. His expertise includes design, valuation, and administration for corporate and multiemployer pension plans.
Travis Software Corp., announced today the Summer 2007 upgrade of its WebCOBRA.com system.The new version offers more enhanced features, including Report Subscriptions, ACH Processing, and a Payment Schedule of Qualified Beneficiary (QB) premiums for easy review of upcoming payment amounts.
Communication, Information Tools Critical to Success of Consumer-Directed Health PlansCommunication, Information Tools Critical to Success of Consumer-Directed
Health Plans, Watson Wyatt and RAND Corporation Study Finds
Florida Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Sixty-eight percent of companies in Florida had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Florida annual survey of 271 employers.
Michael Young has joined Buck Consultants as Principal in its Secaucus, NJ office. Young joins Buck from Commerce Banc Insurance Services, where he served as Senior Vice President.
Science Advisory Board outlines areas of focus for Research, Development and Outcome DivisionOn-the-spot health screenings increase participant engagement in health management programs
Availity Selects GeoLearning's SaaS LMS Suite with 3-Year E-Learning ContractInnovative health care information network chooses GeoExpress? LMS platform delivered Software as a Service to manage enterprise learning.
Hidden Employee Benefit Costs - Lawsuits, Legislation and Employer Demands Fuel ReformHidden Employee Benefit Costs - Lawsuits, Legislation and Employer Demands Fuel Reform in the Insurance and Securities Industries
Employee benefits advocate provides tools for employers to mitigate their employee benefit liabilities and improve their employee benefit programs.
'Houston, We Have an Annoying Co-worker!'Ceridian LifeWorks reveals stress relief habits that stress others out; seven tips for effective stress management.
Illinois Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Illinois are facing high costs for health insurance.
Mideast Employees Vote for Smoking Ban in the Workplace98% of professionals in the Middle East prefer smoking to be banned or restricted in the workplace
Sen. Dave Durenberger joins Health Fitness Corporation’s Board of DirectorsDurenberger served three terms in the Senate, sponsoring numerous bills that focused on public health and safety.
Jeff Fritz to Speak at ECFC 20th Annual SymposiumLighthouse1 CEO to speak on the future of CDH at ECFC Annual Administrators Symposium.
Sen. Dave Durenberger Joins Health Fitness Corporation’s Board of Directors"Sen. Durenberger is highly recognized and respected nationwide for his extensive knowledge of both business and health care," said Mark W. Sheffert, chairman of HFC’s board. "His insight and guidance will certainly be additive to the direction and governance of the organization."
Executive Health Coach and MyHealthCoach.com Programs Help Driven Workers Avoid StressCompany performance can many times be linked to the sustained contribution of its leadership team. Hummingbird's Executive Health Coach program is a vital "perk" for executives, keeping them performing at top levels.
Evolve® Career Center Makes It Easier to Enter the Nursing and Healthcare ProfessionOver 25,000 listings for nursing and healthcare jobs provided by HEALTHeCAREERS Network.
Richard Parrish has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in its Fort Wayne officeParrish joins Buck from Fidelity Employee Services Company, where he served in the outsourcing group.
New Evolve® Career Center Makes it Easier to Enter the Nursing and Healthcare ProfessionsMore than 25,000 nursing and healthcare jobs for health professions students provided by the HEALTHeCAREERS Network.
HRmarketer.com Introduces New Benefit for MembersNew member perks service offers exclusive discounts on more than 22,000 products and services.
New fitness guidelines clarify how much exercise is really enough Health Fitness Corporation applauds clearer protocols
North and South Carolina Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Fifty-nine percent of companies in North and South Carolina had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007
Minnesota and Wisconsin Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Minnesota and Wisconsin are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the newly released results from the Compensation Data 2007
Thompson’s Entire HR and Benefits Library -- Now Just a Click AwayThompson is launching an online version of their entire HR library. The site is fully searchable, hyperlinked and updated daily.
Georgia Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Georgia are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the newly released results from the Compensation Data 2007
Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Fifty-eight percent of companies in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007
Kentucky and Tennessee Employees Pack Their Bags for a VacationAs the weather heats up, many employees are packing their bags for a vacation. According to the newly-released Compensation Data
AWLP in Search of Innovative Work-Life ProgramsNow accepting applications for 2008 AWLP Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. Could your organization be among the ranks of Massachusetts General Hospital, Sun Microsystems, The U.S. Army, and the nation of Singapore? All of these have been recipients of the AWLP Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. As the highest honor offered by AWLP, the Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award will be presented at the annual WorldatWork Total Rewards 2008 Conference & Exhibition being held May 20-23, 2008 in Philadelphia.
Cost of Co-Pays for Non-Formulary Drugs Increases in Florida In past months, large retailers have made news with plans to reduce the cost of some generic prescriptions.